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“Tua De Force” continues June 26 in Brazil

NEW YORK (April 19, 2010) – Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua, coming off a near shutout victory by unanimous 12-round decision last month against Friday Ahunanya, continues his “Tua De Force” tour June 26 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The growing problem, however, is signing a suitable opponent for the World Boxing Organization’s No. 2 rated heavyweight contender Tua (51-3-1, 43 KOs), arguably the most dangerous puncher in boxing today.

“I’m willing to fight anybody they put in the ring with me,” Tua said. “I just want to continue fighting towards my dream of winning the world title.  I’ll leave the fight details to my trainer, Roger Bloodworth, and my promoter, Cedric Kushner.”

Whether it’s because of unreasonable purse demands, availability problems or simply fears, Gotham Boxing President Ced Kushner noted, “Some of these fellows with their outrageous financial demands don’t realize who the star of the show is. However, Tua said we’ll lock in Monte Barrett by the end of today, or we’ll move on and find a suitable opponent by Thursday or Friday at the latest.”

Gotham Boxing will present the June 26th event in Sao Paulo in association with Artie Pelullo’s Banner Promotions.

Tua, who successfully defended his WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight title belts against Ahunanya (120-108, 119-109, 117-111), has defeated former world champions John Ruiz (KO1), Michael Moorer (KO1), Oleg Maskaev (KO11), and Hasim Rahman (KO10) during his illustrious career.    

New Zealand’s national indigenous broadcaster, Maori Television, will present exclusive, live and free-to-air coverage of Tua’s June 26th fight.

Go to www.GothamBoxing.com for additional information about Tua, his June 26th fight or Gotham Boxing

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JASON GAVERN VICTORIOUS
ENDS QUEZADAS WINNING STREAK 
  CAPTURES WBC CABOFE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
April 8, 2010 - Goossen Tutor Promotions presented a fabulous night of boxing at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore, California.  In the main event, Jason "The Sensation" Gavern upset Manny "El Toro" Quezada (29-5, 18 KOs) to capture the WBC CABOFE Heavyweight championship.

 

The slugfest started off fast as both fighters were throwing power shots early on.  Quezada was coming forward as Gavern was moving in and out.  Both fighters landed effective shots and it was anyone's fight.  In the second round an accidental head-butt took place and a point was taken away form Gavern.  A WBC rule was announced that in a situation where an accidental head-butt occurs, then a point has to be deducted from the fighter at fault. 

 

In the middle rounds, Gavern landed some nice furriers that seemed to bother Quezada.  Manuel continued to come forward trying to land his powerful right hand.  Gavern stood strong and used his great feat to get out of danger.  In the sixth round the fight was halted when Manuel went down from what seemed to be a punch.  The knockdown was ruled a slip and the fight carried on.

 

As the fight entered into the later rounds, you can see that both fighters were getting tired.  Quezada's welt from the head-butt was swelling.  Gavern started to become the aggressor, applying pressure while landing flurries.  Quezada fought like a warrior till the end as they both exchanged punches to the final bell.  A split decision was announce and Gavern was declared the new WBC CABOFE heavyweight champion.  One judge had it 95-94 for Quezada, while the other two had it 95-94 for Gavern.

 

"I take nothing away from Gavern." said Quezada. "He came to fight.  I wasn't able to get into a good rhythm.  I have no excuses.  I'll be back and I'm hoping to get a rematch.

 

"This is by far my biggest victory." said Gavern. "I credit my faith in Christ.  A few months back I was at a crossroad and didn't know if I wanted to continue boxing.  I decided to give it one more shot and tonight I came out victorious.  I will absolutely give Quezada a rematch."

 

8 Round Jr. Welterweight Bout

In the co-main event Bakersfield native, Mike Dallas Jr. (13-0, 4 KOs) scored an exciting KO against Genaro Trazancos (22-11-1, 13 KOs) of Mexico City.  Dallas dropped Genaro with a stiff jab in the middle of the round.  The bout ended when Dallas finished Tranzncos off with a left-right-left combo that sent him to the canvas for good.  Time was 2:51 of round one

 

4 Round Bantamweight Bout

Mike Ruiz from nearby Fresno, CA was successful in his pro debut winning an impressive unanimous decision against Luis Mares (0-3) of Lompoc, CA.  Fighting out of the southpaw stance, Ruiz landed nice body blows and was effective with a looping left hook that found a home.  Scorecards read 40-36. 


 

4 Round Super Middleweight Bout

Paul Mendez (4-1, 2 KOs) of Bakersfield, CA won an exciting split decision againstTyrell Hendrix (4-1-1, 2 KOs) of Hollywood, CA.  Both fighters were exchanging power shot throughout the fight.  Mendez landed a straight right hand that put Hendrix on wobbly legs late in round three.  In the final round, Mendez went for the kill but Hendrix was able to last the round.  Scorecards read 39-37 for each fighter with the last judge giving Mendez a 40-36 tally

 

4 Round Featherweight Bout

In a fight that hardly featured any jabs, Juan Tepoz (4-2-1) of Santa Rosa, CA won a slugfest against Jose Pachecho (2-12-6).  Both fighters came out swinging for the fences.  Tepoz landed the more effective punches scoring a unanimous decision.  Scorecards read 40-36 all in favor for Tepoz. 


 

4 Round Featherweight Bout

Rufino Serrano of Santa Maria, CA improved to (6-2) against a game Eder Peralta (1-2, 1 KO).  Serrano used his height advantage and combination punching to score big in each round.  Peralta tried to work his way inside, but found it difficult as Serrano landed left hooks to the head.  Late in the fourth round, Serrano landed a straight right hand that put Peralta on the deck.  Scorecards read 40-35 across for Serrano

 
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Unbeaten featherweight

Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard

targets major bout

 

MANCHESTER, Conn. (Feb. 12, 2010) – WBC rated No. 10 featherweight contender, unbeaten NABF champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, is getting closer and closer to a major fight.

 

In his last bout (Jan. 29), Remillard destroyed Rafael “The Dominican Man” Lora (11-2, 5 KOs) for the second time in a row, defending for the first time the NABF belt he won September 19 by way of a fourth-round technical knockout. Lora’s team complained that the original fight was unjustly halted, but they soon discovered that sometimes you should watch out for what you wish.

 

At Mohegan Sun in the rematch, Remillard unleashed pure, unadulterated fury on and all over Lora, who was unable to answer the bell for the fourth round. Rumors after the fight circulated that Lora broke two or three ribs and possibly suffered a fractured jaw.

 

“I just wanted to get the fight over with and move on with my career,” the 23-year-old Remillard explained. “They petitioned the NABF after our first fight. We gave them a rematch because we didn’t want anything hurting us. It was nice to have my first title defense at home, too. I was able to showcase some of the things we had been working on.”

 

Now the WBC’s No. 1 ranked American featherweight, Remillard is almost there in terms of his ultimate goal of fighting for a world title. “A big fight is right around the corner,” Matt remarked. “It’s starting to hit me and came on fast. My team has done a great job getting me here. My division is full of talented fighters. I’d like to fight anybody in the top 15, top 10. There are a lot of good fights out there for me and a few of us are trying to get from prospect to contender.”

 

WBA featherweight champion Elio “The Kid” Rojas (21-1, 13 KOs) defends his belt Feb. 20 in Mexico against No. 3 rated Guty Spades, Jr. (45-7, 28 KOs), while No. 1 contender Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez (44-4, 32 KOs) faces rival Rafael Marquez for the fourth time May 22 in Los Angeles. The other top rated WBC featherweight contenders are, in order, No. 2 Juan Carlos “Miniburgos” Burgos (24-0, 17 KOs), No. 4 Jhonny Gonzalez (42-7, 30 KOs), No. 5 Cholatarn O. Piriyapinyo (33-0, 19 KOs), No. 6 “Doctor” Oleg Yefimovych (17-1, 1 KOs), No. 7 Rafael “Chocho” Guzman (24-1, 17 KOs), No. 8 Justin “Le Malin” Savi (23-0, 15 KOs), No. 9 Cyril Thomas (36-3-4, 10 KOs), and No. 10 Remillard.

 

“Maybe a fight against another unbeaten prospect is next,” Remillard offered. “We’re all waiting in line along with a few guys who have one loss. Whatever my promoter and manager want to do is good by me. One way of moving up the list, though, is to takeout each other. Last year at this time, I remember thinking about being where we are right now. One great fight for me can lead to a TV network picking up a world title fight. That’s what I’m aiming for.”

 

-MR-

 

 

 

 

 

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS FORMER TWO – TIME HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RUIZ

 

THE FIRST HISPANIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION LOOKS FOR ANOTHER WORLD TITLE SHOT WITH GOLDEN BOY IN 2010

 

LOS ANGELES, January 12 – As the first and only Hispanic Heavyweight World Champion paves his way through the boxing history books, John Ruiz, has joined forces with Golden Boy Promotions to help guide his path.  The Puerto Rican descendant has accomplished a lot throughout his career, including appearances in 11 world title bouts in the last decade, but Ruiz has plenty more in store and believes 2010 will be his year.

 

“I’m excited to become a member of the Golden Boy Promotions family and know that I have a great future ahead of me,” said Ruiz.  “I’m going to continue to make history and break records one fight at a time, starting with David Haye this spring.  I know Golden Boy will help get me back to the top of the heavyweight division and to secure my place in the boxing history books.”

 

“John Ruiz is a very skilled and talented heavyweight and we are very excited to add him to our elite stable of fighters,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  “He has proven time and time again that he has what it takes to battle with the top guys in the division and will continue to do so in 2010 and beyond.”

 

The Chelsea, Massachusetts native who now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, John “The Quietman” Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KO’s), has been the heavyweight division’s iron man in the last decade and is currently ranked number one by the World Boxing Association (WBA).  Out of his last 15 fights, 11 of them have been world title fights with eight of those being against then-world champions Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., James Toney, Hasim Rahman and Nikolai Valuev and three others against world title challengers Andrew Golota, Kirk Johnson and Fres Oquendo.  During this impressive stretch of fights, he made history by capturing the WBA Heavyweight World Title belt by defeating Evander Holyfield on March 3, 2001, becoming the first Hispanic fighter to win a Heavyweight World Title.  As a world champion, Ruiz never backed down from a challenge, having faced mandatory contenders and top-rated fighters every time he defended his title.  His penchant for squaring off against tough competition is also evidenced by his non-title fights of the decade with him having faced the likes of former World Champion Ruslan Chagaev and four-time world title challenger Jameel McCline.  No one in the heavyweight division can compare to the record of success against top competition that the 17-year professional has racked up and he will continue his fearless trek into the history books with his 12th world title fight when he faces David “Hayemaker” Haye in the spring of 2010.

 

The date and location for Haye vs. Ruiz will be announced shortly.  For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or follow us on www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OP: SALITA SUFFERS SHOCKING LOSS

-         Ron Ross

 

            Not every cloud has a silver lining!  

 

            This night in a burgeoning metropolis in a northern corner of England Dmitriy Salita came to seek what he had pointed his whole life towards - recognition as the champion of the world. His dream, his hopes and his immediate wishes were shattered in 1:16 seconds. The actual end occurred within ten seconds of the opening bell when the champion Amir Khan leaped forward, nailing Dmitriy with an overhand right , dropping him in the far corner. Dmitriy never recovered his senses or his legs. Khan was all over him, and after two more knockdowns Referee Juan Pabon draped his arms protectively around Salita, signaling the end.

 

            What should not ever be forgotten or minimized is what Dmitriy Salita has accomplished in his career as a prizefighter and a role model to all. Perhaps there is a reason for all things that happen, but reaching for that reason now, trying to make sense of a loss so electrifying and unexpected is unfathomable.

 

            Forget impartiality – Dmitriy is a special person – a friend. His hurt is ours.

 

            The next round will be a much better one. Hopefully, it won’t be in a roped enclosure. I reconsider – perhaps there is a silver lining.

           

 

 

 

TITLE FIGHT MOMENTS AWAY

 

DMITRIY SALITA’S DREAM

-    Ron Ross     Dec 4, 20094:01PM EST

 

            It was 1988 when a six year old Dmitriy Salita made this illuminating discovery -punching back earned RESPECT!

 

            The first punch of any significance that Dmitriy Salita ever landed was somewhere between the kneecap and the beltline of his opponent. It produced two things – a sound very similar to a soprano reaching for a high C and much more importantly, respect for a scrawny little Jewish kindergarten student who got his butt kicked on a regular basis simply because that’s what happened to Jewish kids in Odessa, Russia where Dmitriy grew up. It was a good feeling. Such a good feeling that Dima has been punching back ever since.

 

 

            Twenty-one years have passed and Dmitriy Salita is still fighting for respect. However, he is now reaching out for the highest level of respect attainable; the respect of being recognized as the very best – The Champion of the World!

 

            Dmitriy took an early morning run then came to the scales with his “bare essentials,” making the 140 pound limit right on the nose. Amir Khan, the 22 year old champion who wears the crown that Salita feels is rightfully his, weighed in at a comfortable 139 ½.

 

 Focused, confident and ready to make his dream come true, Dmitriy stated, “This will be my Lifetime Achievement Award,” then explained after Freddie Roach predicted a third round stoppage by his pupil, “It’s Freddie’s job to tell him fairy tales. My job is just to put him to sleep.”  Dmitriy will now rest during his Sabbath then take the short journey to the Metro Radio Arena, next to the landmark arch of the Tyne Bridge – where he intends to make his dream reality.

RR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEGOTIATIONS ARE FINAL…DIAZ VS. MALIGNAGGI II LANDS IN CHICAGO ON DECEMBER 12

 HBO BOXING AFTER DARK TO TELEVISE HIGHLY-

ANTICIPATED REMATCH AT THE UIC PAVILION

PLUS VICTOR ORTIZ RETURNS AGAINST ANTONIO DIAZ

 CHICAGO (November 5) – The fans demanded it and so did the fighters, so on Saturday, December 12, one of 2009’s most exciting fights gets an encore, as Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz meets up with Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi once again, this time on neutral territory at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in a 12 round rematch of their August 22, 2009 battle.  HBO Boxing After Dark will televise the bout along with a co-main event featuring the return of top junior welterweight contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in a pivotal 10 round matchup against the always dangerous contender Antonio Diaz. 

“I enjoyed beating Malignaggi the first time and I’m more than willing to do it again,” said Diaz, who scored a hard-fought 12 round unanimous decision win over Malignaggi in their first fight on August 22.  “This time though, I’m looking for the knockout so I don’t have to hear his mouth anymore.”

 “The public demanded this rematch and I am looking forward to fighting Diaz for the second time,” said Paulie Malignaggi.  “This time I’m going to get the win on my record not just from the boxing community and the fans.”

 “After how exciting and close their first fight was, it made a rematch a natural choice to close out the year for us,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  “Diaz and Malignaggi are two talented young fighters at the top of their games, but there is no doubt that Juan won the first fight and he will beat Paulie again.”

 “Sometimes rematches are forced and sometimes rematches are inevitable, but this rematch was necessary,” said Lou DiBella President of DiBella Entertainment.  “I look forward to a great fight on December 12 and for all of the questions to be answered.  I thank all involved for making the right thing happen.”

 “The first meeting between these two fighters produced a close fight with great back-and-forth action, but the result obviously left a lot of people longing for a more gratifying outcome,” said Luis Barragan, director of programming, HBO Sports.  “We’re pleased to be able to give fight fans an opportunity to see these two talented boxers fight again and hopefully battle to a more incontrovertible outcome.”

Diaz vs. Malignaggi II: Former Three-Time Lightweight World Champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz will take on former Junior Welterweight World Champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi in a 12 round junior welterweight rematch of their exciting August 22, 2009 bout.  The co-main event will feature a junior welterweight showdown between top contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz and former world title challenger Antonio Diaz.  The evening of boxing is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and DiBella Entertainment in association with 8 Count Productions.  The bouts will air live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 10:15 pm ET/PT (9:15 pm CT).

 A scholar outside the ring and a ferocious competitor inside it, former Three-Time World Champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz (35-2, 17 KO’s) juggled books and left hooks for much of his career before graduating from the University of Houston-Downtown in May of this year.  One of the sports most exciting fighters pound for pound, Diaz defended his lightweight title five times including knockouts over Acelino Freitas and Julio Diaz.  Now able to focus on boxing full-time before he begins law school, the 26-year-old wants to close out another impressive year that already includes an epic war against Five-Time World Champion Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez and the aforementioned August battle against Malignaggi with another win over Malignaggi on December 12.

 One of boxing’s most technical craftsmen, Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi (26-3, 5 KO’s) has made headlines for years with his fast hands and brash confidence.  A former amateur star, the 28-year-old Brooklyn native has been in with some of the best in the world over the course of his career, including Diaz, Miguel Cotto and Ricky Hatton.  The former Junior Welterweight World Champion knows that with a win over Diaz, he will be on his way to another shot at a world title.

 Ventura, California’s “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (24-2-1, 19 KO’s) is one of the most promising young fighters in the game today, as evidenced by his knockout wins over Emmanuel Clottey, Jeffrey Resto and Mike Arnaoutis.  Despite suffering a loss in his exciting first world title bout against Marcos Maidana in June, Ortiz’ star is still on the rise, something he plans on showing veteran Antonio Diaz this December.

 For over 14 years, Coachella’s Antonio “Tono” Diaz (46-5-1, 29 KO’s) has specialized in delivering unforgettable fights to fans around the world.  The owner of wins over Cory Spinks, Emanuel Augustus, Ivan Robinson and Micky Ward, the 33-year-old Diaz took a nearly three year break from the ring in 2005, but he has won four in a row since returning in 2008 and is sharper than ever as he looks to take out young gun Ortiz on December 12.

 A full undercard and ticket information will be announced shortly.  For more information regarding the December 12 event, please visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.dbe1.com or www.8countproductions

 

 

 

 

Olympian Demetrius Andrade and ex-URI football player Vladine Biosse to be showcased Oct. 3 in “Saturday Afternoon Special” at Twin River

 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 22, 2009) – U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade and former University of Rhode Island football player, Vladine Biosse, will be featured in separate bouts in a rare matinee pro boxing show, “Saturday Afternoon Special,” Oct. 3 at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

 

“Saturday Afternoon Special” is presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River. Andrade’s (7-0, 6 KOs) fight will be a 6-rounder, in association with Banner Promotions and Star Boxing.

 

Andrade, fighting out of Providence, is a former World amateur champion and a U.S. Olympian from 2008. The multi-talented southpaw is coming off of a scintillating performance earlier this month at Twin River, displaying his full arsenal en route to a sixth-round stoppage of previously-unbeaten John Wiliams. Considered one of the top prospects in the world, Andrade will be fighting at home for the third time as a pro.

 

Providence super middleweight Biosse (3-0, 3 KOs), also a victor on the aforementioned Andrade card via a second-round TKO against Sam Norwood, was a 2-time Junior College All-America football player at Dean College. His adjustment from the gridiron to the ring is ahead of pace with three wins, all by impressive knockouts.

 

“We’ve lobbied a long time for a Saturday afternoon card after a lot of fans told us that they want to bring young children, but couldn’t because we only promoted shows at night,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “We are very excited that Twin River has given us this date and time. It’s a great opportunity for a family event and others still have Saturday night to do other things like enjoying a few more hours gambling, dining or dancing at beautiful Twin River.

 

“Having Olympian Demetrius Andrade fighting at home again is a treat for his growing legion of fans that includes so many of his family and friends. Vlad Biosse is the real deal. He’s one of the top, young prospects in New England and very popular in the Cape Verdean community as well as among URI alumni. These two fighters alone guarantee an entertaining show but we also have some other good, promising boxers in action.”

 

Fighting on the undercard against opponents soon to be determined are Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza (1-0, 1 KO), Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland (3-0-1, 2 KOs), Providence light welterweight Jesus Caro (4-0, 4 KOs), and Peabody (MA) light welterweight Simeon Dunwell (9-1, 2 KOs). All boxers are subject to change.

 

Rollback ticket prices for “Saturday Afternoon Special” are $25.00, $35.00 $50.00, $100.00 ($15.00 redeemable free play at Twin River), and limited $150.00 Jimmy’s Platinum Club ($25.00 redeemable free play at Twin River), and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

 

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 1 PM/ET, first bout at 2 PM/ET.

 

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Saturday Afternoon Special.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

 

-CES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AARON PRYOR TELLS FANS FEELINGS ABOUT ARGUELLO . . .

 

Dear Boxing Fans,

 Alexis Arguello and I shared a bond that began with our historic fight on November 12, 1982 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, FL.  That bond will never be broken.  I had the honor of helping my friend campaign when he was seeking political office and I always enjoyed our many visits and phone conversations through out the years.  I am deeply saddened by his passing.  Boxing has lost one of the greatest champions to ever step in the ring.  Alexis Arguello was a true gentleman and I was blessed to call him my friend. 

 Please join us at www.hawktime.com for a further tribute to The Explosive Thin Man.  There is information on the home page and an additional page titled “The Great Alexis Arguello”.   

Alexis, we will miss and love you always. 

 

 

 

 

Former US amateur star Shawn Porter puts unbeaten pro record on line Friday

Guerrero-Norman headlines “Boxing’s Future Champions” PPV card on PrizeFightTV.com

 

SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (June 17, 2009) – Heralded U.S. amateur boxer Shawn Porter is on a mission to prove he’s the best in the world, something he didn’t get an opportunity to achieve in the 2008 Olympic Games, which is one of the primary reasons for a rare match-up between undefeated pro prospects Friday night in the 6-round co-feature in the “Boxing’s Future Champions” pay-per-view pro card, live from Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.

 

Porter (8-0, 6 KOs), 2007 World Golden Gloves champion and U.S. Olympic Team alternate, puts it all on the line versus upset-minded junior middleweight Dion Savage (5-0, 3 KOs).

 

“Boxing’s Future Champions,” presented by Prize Fight Boxing, will air on PPV at www.PrizeFightTV.com, commencing at 8 PM/ET, for only $4.95.

 

Unbeaten middleweight prospect Fernando Guerrero (13-0, 11 KOs), World Cadet Junior Olympics and 2007 USA National Championships gold-medal winner, headlines “Boxing’s Future Champions” in Friday night’s 8-round main event versus Brian “The Assassin” Norman (17-8, 5 KOs).

 

The 5’ 7” Porter, an outstanding high school running back in Ohio, is a dynamic 21-year-old prospect who remains one of the most decorated U.S. amateurs of the 21st century. “I want everything I can get,” Shawn explained. “I’m very excited about my pro career so far. I’ve been successful and learned a lot. I want to learn so I can be one of the best, one of the guys in the history books. I’m 8-0 and coming along fine. I take everything one step at a time and this fight is another step towards becoming world champion.

 

“A lot of promoters, managers, trainers and fighters don’t risk putting an unbeaten prospect in a tough fight against another undefeated fighter. I’m ready for it and I am looking forward to Friday night’s fight. I don’t worry about the past, only the present, and my day will come.”

 

Porter is managed and trained by his father, Kenny Porter, who describes his son/protégé as a major headache to fight and the total package. “Shawn is different from other fighters at any level,” he offered. “He’s unlike anybody else; in a class of his own. Opponents can’t deal with his combination of quickness, speed, agility, aggressiveness, reflexes and power. He comes out boxing and uses his speed to set-up his power, but then he’ll work the body and change-up again, throwing combinations. He’s right where we’d like him to be, ready to fight another unbeaten fighter, and somebody’s ‘O’ must go.”

 

Unbeaten super middleweights Farah Enis (10-0, 5 KOs), of Philadelphia, and Bobby Jordan (6-0, 2 KOs) also put their unbeaten records on the line in an 8-round bout.

 

Also on the undercard is exciting middleweight Dominic Wade (2-0, 2 KOs) against Anthony Cannon (4-12, 1 KO) and Fernando’s older (by 5 years) brother, cruiserweight Alex Guerrero, make his pro debut versus Rodrika Ray (2-1, 1 KO) in a pair of 4-round bout, plus Farah’s older brother, Derrick “Pooh” Ennis, Jr. (17-2, 12 KOs), battles junior middleweight Joshua “Poison” Onyango (14-17, 11 KOs) in an 8-round match.

 

Ticket prices range between $15.00 and $125.00 (ringside) and are on sale at the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office or on line at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org.

 

For more information go to www.PrizeFightPromoters.com or www.PrizeFightTV.com. Doors open at 7 PM/ET, first fight 8 PM/ET.

 

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"Pain On Penn Street" Press Conferences Photos and Quotes
-All Photos Credit to Jeff Julian-
 
 Reading, PA May 26 - The fighters preparing for battle this Saturday, May 30 on "Pain on Penn Street" at Reading, PA's Sovereign Center met face to face for the first time Tuesday at Downtown Reading Hofbrau bar and restaurant. The event, promoted by King's Promotions, will be the first to feature boxing and mixed martial arts action on the same card in Pennsylvania history.
 
The main event will feature Reading, PA's unbeaten heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman in his toughest test to date, against southpaw Livin Castillo of Ecuador in an eight round contest. Said Travis, "I'm in great shape and I'm expecting a great fight here in Reading on Saturday night. This is a great opportunity to show where I'm at and where I belong in the heavyweight division."
 
Marshall Kauffman, Travis' father, trainer and promoter of the show, feels his son must rise to the occasion to separate himself from the pack. "This is going to be a tough challenge for Travis. Castillo comes to fight, and he's faced some of the best in the world. Not only does Travis have to prove a point to the boxing world, he has to prove a point to his hometown of Reading that he's on that level."
 
Travis Kauffman, a former PAL National champion, is 16-0 with 13 KOs, while Castillo is 14-6 with 9 KOs.
 
In the co-featured bout, unbeaten cruiserweight knockout artist Julio Cesar Matthews, a native of Harrisburg, will meet the surging Kamarah Pasley in a six round contest.

     Overview

 
Reading heavyweight fan favorite Craig Tomlinson will make his first appearance in five years when he faces Jonathon Felton over six rounds.
 
Estaban Rodriguez of Lebanon, PA will meet Pottstown's Travis Thompson in a rematch of their thrilling bout last September.
 
Bethlehem's Ronald Cruz will try to make it five straight without a loss when he faces once-beaten Norman Allen of Maryland.

Castillo, Marshall, Travis Kauffman

 
The rest of the card will be rounded out with ten MMA bouts featuring some of the most talented amateur grapplers in the region.
 
It was also announced that number one rated heavyweight contender Chris Arreola, 27-0 (24 KO) and his trainer Henry Ramirez will be on hand to watch the fights as well as the weigh-in this Friday. Arreola and Kauffman sparred frequently to help Arreola prepare for his fight last year with Travis Walker.
 
Tickets, priced at $65, $50, $35 and $25, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Sovereign Center Box Office at 700 Penn Street in Reading (610-898-7200) and at all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com).